As we know, hospitals must run efficiently to keep up with demand – learn how pneumatic tubes are keeping health systems running smoothly.
Improving Infection Control in Nursing Homes
Being able to improve infection control in nursing homes is of the utmost importance to the health and safety of all.
Blockchain and Healthcare: The Future of Medicine
Data breaches are becoming more and more frequent, and they are posing serious threats to the healthcare industry. Breaches in the healthcare industry are not only devastatin to patients whose data is compromised, but also to the hospitals that lose…
A Look at Advancing Digital Health Trends
Throughout the pandemic, we have seen the way that digital health trends has taken an active role in bettering our society. It has kept us connected with loved ones, allowed us to buy essentials online, helped us get an education…
How the Nursing Home Industry Can Recover Through Cleanliness
2020 will be remembered as one of the worst years for the nursing home industry. Of the 500,000+ coronavirus deaths in the United States, over a third came from nursing home residents and staff. In some states, that figure is…
The Causes of Muscle Pain and How to Eliminate Them
Muscle pain is a major issue in the world today. According to a 2017 Global Burden of Disease study, musculoskeletal conditions were the main contributor to disability worldwide. 64 million adults said their condition impacted their daily lives. Muscle pain…
How To Find Trustworthy Supplements on Amazon
One of the largest businesses in the world, Amazon, makes up 77% of all supplement sales online. This percent is larger than the five biggest vitamin sellers combined.
Walmart Partners With Zipline For Drone Delivery
Walmart has partnered with Zipline to deliver health-related products directly to customers. The new service will make on-demand deliveries of select health and wellness products with the potential to expand to general merchandise.
Senators Will Introduce Coronavirus Data Privacy Bill
A group of senators will introduce legislation to help protect consumer privacy as companies focus on using data to help combat COVID-19.
The Cost Of Back Pain In The Workplace
Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Eight in ten adults will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime, but causes and treatments are always vastly different from person to person. There are many factors in…
Facebook Study Looks At Technology’s Role in Personal Health
Facebook IQ, Facebook’s research wing, which uses Facebook Insights along with work from researchers, with the goal of helping marketers better understand people and their habits, has the results of a new study out looking at health in the digital…
Zika Virus Threatens The U.S., Women Warned Not To Get Pregnant
The tropical Zika virus is expecteded to spread in the U.S. and the Americas – with the exception of Canada and Chile – according to a statement released by the World Health Organization (WHO). Researchers have found out that the…
E-Cigarettes Are 95% Less Harmful Than Smoking, Says UK Report
According to a UK health agency, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are about 95% less harmful than smoking, according to its best estimate. “I want to see these products coming to the market as licensed medicines. This would provide assurance on the…
Crohn’s Disease Linked To Additives Common In The Food We Eat
A recent study has proven that additives found in food such as margarine, ice cream, and processed food products may be responsible for inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis as well as other illnesses tied with obesity and…
Yelp Aims To Eradicate Food Poisoning
Two years ago, Yelp started showing health scores on listings in San Francisco and New York City. In the meantime it has begun doing so in other areas as various municipalities have adopted the system. Last May, Yelp was actually…
Google Starts Returning Quick Medical Facts
Google is about to start displaying more medical information in its Knowledge Graph, enabling users to quickly search and retrieve important health info without necessarily having to click through to other sites. The company says it has been working with…
New MSN Apps Released For iOS, Android
Microsoft has launched some new MSN Apps for iOS, Android, and Amazon devices. These are platform expansions of apps currently available for Windows. There are six in all: Sports, Finance, News, Health & Fitness, Food & Drink, and Weather. They…
Lily Aldridge Reveals How She Prepares For Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Lily Aldridge is definitely one of the more recognizable faces in Victoria’s Secret’s roster right. She was one of the seven Angels that Victoria’s Secret featured prominently in their annual fashion show, which aired on December 9. Vogue released a…
Sierra Leone: The Battle Against Ebola Rages On
More than half of Sierra Leone’s population is under quarantine as the Ebola outbreak continues to cause deaths in the country. The outbreak has claimed more than 1,400 deaths so far, forcing the health ministry to mandate a strict lockdown…
Lauren Hill’s Cancer Is Starting To Take Its Toll
Lauren Hill’s cancer is taking its toll on her body. Just two weeks after the Mount St. Joseph freshman made the first score for her team’s basketball season, it has been revealed that Hill has gotten significantly weaker. On Tuesday,…